A love song that feels like youth. Love songs you want to listen to—and remember—during your adolescent years.
I think what people value during their youth—studies, club activities, hanging out, and so on—differs from person to person, but hasn’t everyone fallen in love at least once during that time?
In this article, we’ve gathered love songs we’d love those searching for youthful love anthems to hear.
From songs about schoolyard romance to adorable crush songs that capture the butterflies of first love, and bittersweet love songs perfect for graduation season, we introduce a wide variety.
Why not find that one track that will make your youth shine even brighter?
Playlist
| A love song that feels like youth. Love songs you want to listen to—and remember—during your adolescent years. | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | mutual unrequited loveDXTEEN |  play_arrow | A love song that captures the bittersweet sense of distance in youth. |
| 2 | Tell me your phone number!≒JOY |  play_arrow | A bittersweet idol song that portrays the impulses of first love |
| 3 | Sniper.Yuika |  play_arrow | A heart-fluttering unrequited-love youth song |
| 4 | LOVE LETTERMakihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | Noriyuki Makihara’s bittersweet youth song about unconfessed love |
| 5 | It feels like I’m in love.Yuika |  play_arrow | Yuika’s unrequited love song—heart-fluttering guaranteed! |
| 6 | milk boySilent Siren |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song of youth, expressing a maiden’s heart. |
| 7 | Last Love Lettermoon drop |  play_arrow | A lighthearted expression of the sweet-and-sour feelings of youthful love |
| 8 | Let Love Begin Now. feat. Azuki Mochizuki (CV: Rie Takahashi)HONEY WORKS |  play_arrow | A youthful love song by HoneyWorks—an uplifting, heart-pounding track |
| 9 | That is a fairy.Boku ga mitakatta aozora |  play_arrow | A first love story about a girl I saw on a crowded train |
| 10 | miraclemiwa |  play_arrow | A youthful song by miwa that depicts the feelings of a summer romance |
| 11 | Season of LoveNaoto Intiraymi |  play_arrow | The allure of a J-pop hit song that portrays the feelings of springtime love |
| 12 | LA LA LA Love SongKubota Toshinobu |  play_arrow | A sweet, bittersweet love song, an eternal romance |
| 13 | Love so sweetarashi |  play_arrow | An inspiring coming-of-age song, the theme of Boys Over Flowers |
| 14 | Color of loveCrimson Crat Clan |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song by a male idol |
| 15 | Our Uniform Christmas＝LOVE |  play_arrow | Uniform Christmas, bittersweet memories of youth |
| 16 | Alter egoSakurazaka46 |  play_arrow | A love song that depicts another version of myself |
| 17 | You…Nishino Kana |  play_arrow | Kana Nishino’s famous song that sings about gratitude and feelings for a lover |
| 18 | What is love?Ryokushokushakai |  play_arrow | A piano piece that depicts the feeling of first love |
| 19 | I adore you, you cutie!SUI |  play_arrow | Sui’s signature song that portrays the innocence of youthful love |
| 20 | To the seaSenchimirimentaru |  play_arrow | A love song of parting and memory, a featured track from the Given movie |
| 21 | Ingot of Pure Lovetuki. |  play_arrow | tuki.'s songs of pure and profound love |
| 22 | First Love Killernozomi |  play_arrow | A moving song portraying Noshi’s first love and youth |
| 23 | Sangenjaya Storiesyangusukinii |  play_arrow | A song that portrays everyday, true-to-life emotions of love in Sangenjaya |
| 24 | Parachute of the uniformBoku ga mitakatta aozora |  play_arrow | A moving song that depicts the brilliance of youth and the exhilaration of love |
| 25 | youthSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | A classic Skima Switch song that captures the feeling of youth |
| 26 | Good morning on FridayHoney Works feat.GERO |  play_arrow | A HoneyWorks song that depicts the frustrations of love |
| 27 | Love SongGReeeeN |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song by GReeeeN that portrays pure love |
| 28 | For now,Galileo Galilei |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age love song that portrays adolescent romantic feelings |
| 29 | GarnetOku Hanako |  play_arrow | The theme song of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, a track that resonates with the heart |
| 30 | loveback number |  play_arrow | A confession before we can no longer meet, a heartrending unrequited love |
| 31 | beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko |  play_arrow | “Kabutomushi” is a masterpiece that portrays the four seasons of love. |
| 32 | one’s true feelingsFish and Lips |  play_arrow | It's a song whose life-sized emotions resonate in the heart. Fis… |
| 33 | ObsessedAyumu Imazu |  play_arrow | Bittersweet feelings of love painted with a pop sound |
| 34 | I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu |  play_arrow | A classic by Spitz that poetically portrays the emotions of youth |
| 35 | KissHugaiko |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song about thinking of a friend, a classic by aiko |
| 36 | You don’t listen to rock.aimyon |  play_arrow | Aimyong’s poignant love song |
| 37 | Me too,YUTORI-SEDAI |  play_arrow | A ballad about an unattainable love |
| 38 | sweet peashaitoopu |  play_arrow | A love song that depicts the end of a romance |
| 39 | Being lovedKazuki |  play_arrow | A ballad portraying the pain of heartbreak and lingering attachment |
| 40 | Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it’s embarrassing?Ryokushokushakai |  play_arrow | A high-energy theme song that traces the paths of youth |
| 41 | Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya |  play_arrow | Kawasaki Takaya’s spring youth ballad song |
| 42 | Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46 |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love that couldn't be confessed in the cherry-blossom-dancing spring |
| 43 | Cherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46 |  play_arrow | Farewell and resolve of youth layered upon cherry blossoms |
| 44 | I’ve been in love with you for a long time.kepura |  play_arrow | A love song that portrays the space between bittersweet love and friendship. |
| 45 | cold; curt; blunt; unfriendlyRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS’s love songs portray the fluctuations of romance |
| 46 | The Days of Rainbows and Sneakerschūrippu |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the bittersweetness of youth and the gentle kindness of heartbreak |
| 47 | Strawberry Statement, Once Morebanban |  play_arrow | A smash hit that depicts youthful memories and the changing times |
| 48 | Love ForeverKatō Miriya × Shimizu Shōta |  play_arrow | A sweet male-female duet resonates in the heart. |
| 49 | Beyond nostalgiaNogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | An emotional song dedicated to Yuki Yoda’s graduation from Nogizaka46 |
| 50 | DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that depicts the brilliance and uncertainties of youth |
| 51 | Slow motionNakamori Akina |  play_arrow | Akina Nakamori’s debut song depicting the anticipation of love on the beach |
| 52 | Tonight, with youAKASAKI |  play_arrow | A youth love song for two in the midnight city |
| 53 | ContrastTOMOO |  play_arrow | A love song that sings of the joy and heartache of unrequited love |
| 54 | Being a little short is just right.YUTORI-SEDAI |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that depicts the honest feelings of love |
| 55 | It’s love, right?wacci |  play_arrow | A song of love and courage that transcends social status, wacci |
| 56 | Stay by my side.Yuika |  play_arrow | A heartwarming coming-of-age song about friendship turning into love |
| 57 | Love songMarushii |  play_arrow | Depicting the warmth of love in everyday life |
| 58 | Oh, early summer rainSakurazaka46 |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song with an early-summer rain motif takes first place |
| 59 | Pure Love SongShonan no Kaze |  play_arrow | Shonan no Kaze’s popular reggae song “Junrenka” |
| 60 | I want to be lovedYumcha |  | Yumcha’s unrequited love song goes viral on social media |
| 61 | Heart ForecastEVE |  play_arrow | Cheering on the feelings of love with a crush song |
| 62 | If only I could say I love youKERENMI & atarayo |  play_arrow | A bittersweet song that sings of the poignant love of youth |
| 63 | Boys Don’t CryYOAKE |  play_arrow | Introduction to a song that sings about the earnest feelings of unrequited love |
| 64 | CHE.R.RYYUI |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the bittersweet unrequited love of youth |
| 65 | I like you.YUTORI-SEDAI |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that depicts the bittersweet feelings of a high school student's first love |
| 66 | Mutual loveaiko |  play_arrow | Aiko’s heart-touching song that depicts the feelings of love |
| 67 | Because I like you.Yuika |  play_arrow | A cute love song that portrays a high schooler's unrequited love |
| 68 | Why not me?Misaka Saki |  play_arrow | An unrequited love song about realizing your romantic feelings for a friend |
| 69 | My cute unrequited loveOtoniriame |  play_arrow | A youthful love song that sings of the heartache of unrequited love |
| 70 | Sorry for dreamingAKB48 U-21 senbatsu |  play_arrow | A youthful song that sings of a bittersweet unrequited crush and summer love |
| 71 | Unrequited loveAimer |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that sings of the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love |
| 72 | Unrequited loveGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of unrequited young love and a heartrending yearning. |
| 73 | OrangeGReeeeN |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that sings about the pure feelings of first love. |
| 74 | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | The classic youth anthem “A Little Love Song” |
| 75 | RomanticismMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the bittersweet feelings of youth. |
| 76 | Hey,SHISHAMO |  play_arrow | A bittersweet rock song that gives you the courage to confess your feelings |
| 77 | Ah, geez.Saucy Dog |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age song that sings about the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love |
| 78 | PrologueUru |  play_arrow | The theme song of 'Chugaku Seito Nikki' that portrays a forbidden love |
| 79 | Moon Song[Alexandros] | ![Moon Song[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FU5FxTP1cpw/default.jpg) play_arrow | A masterpiece by [Alexandros] that sings of the pain of heartbreak |
| 80 | Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number |  play_arrow | A famous song by back number that depicts youthful romantic feelings |
| 81 | Unrequited lovemiwa |  play_arrow | The bittersweetness of unrequited love and youthful romance |
| 82 | You don’t listen to rock.aimyon | play_arrow | A timeless song that resonates with the heart, depicting a bittersweet love |
| 83 | Because I fell in loveaimyon |  play_arrow | Aimyon’s “Koi wo Shita Kara” portrays the feeling of being in love. |
| 84 | To Those Who Know the Blue of the Skyaimyon |  play_arrow | The appeal of heartbreaking youth love songs |
| 85 | Youth and youth and youthaimyon |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the tender love and fiery emotions of youth. |
| 86 | Leading someone on is a serious offense!arekunn |  play_arrow | A song depicting unrequited love for a teasing/flirtatious person |
| 87 | sparklingmosao. |  play_arrow | A song about Ms. Mosao’s aching love |
| 88 | Tightly.mosao. |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the pure love of youth |
| 89 | Love is hard.riria. |  play_arrow | A classic song that poignantly portrays lovers missing each other |
| 90 | Feelings in Love ~Image Song for ‘Good Night, Senpai. See You Tomorrow’~Shū to Tōmei na Machi |  play_arrow | Shu’s love-themed image song, in collaboration with a novel |
| 91 | Blueberry Nightsmakaroni enpitsu |  play_arrow | Unrequited Love Song by Macaroni Enpitsu |
| 92 | How many times have I read over the lyrics of LOVE SONG?Sakurazaka46 |  play_arrow | A song that sings about the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love |
| 93 | I need to talk to you.Adachi Kana |  play_arrow | A theme song that portrays the anguish of unrequited love and the inner conflict of romance |
| 94 | I want to be your lover.Abe Mao |  play_arrow | When people fall in love, they are overwhelmed by unexpected emotions. |
| 95 | Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A true love—find the courage and move forward. |
| 96 | Only for you, clear skiesYorushika |  play_arrow | The bittersweetness and complexity of young love |
| 97 | Blue-Sky Unrequited LoveSKE48 |  play_arrow | If it’s a youth song, I’d rather not sing those bittersweet love stories… |
| 98 | The Door to TomorrowI WiSH |  play_arrow | When you meet someone you like in your youth, liking... |
| 99 | Stop this nightJUJU |  play_arrow | A powerful song that moves the hearts of many listeners... |
| 100 | Love and romanceNovelbright |  play_arrow | A heartfelt song that heals a high school student's unrequited love |